September 08, 2009

Subject Harrington Municipal Elections

Nov 1, 2009 ( Sunday )

I am running as a candidate for councillor, Seat # 5, against Frank Harris ( outgoing candidate ) and Robert Parkinson.

As a group of 50+ voters LakeHarrington cottagers can have an impact on the results. Unfortunately the last time I tried to create an interest, only 8+ people cast their votes.It is imperative that we have a strong voice and not be intimidated by 3 running candidates from LakeMacdonald who could surely swing decisions. This year it is even easier, you can vote by mail.

All who have attended council meetings can attest to the shameful display of arrogance and intolerance at these meetings. A big change is definitely needed. I am only one individual but will do my utmost in this area.

Issues that I will be addressing include :

i Taxation –we are paying enough, especially after the +50 % increase imposed over the

last couple of years. Expenditures should be closely monitored and I will push for no

increases this year.

ii Gravel Pits - The topic is back again. Rezoning is being considered.We can buy

gravel cheaper than digging for it. Harrington is a cottage community, we don’t need

pits, in particular in the dump area.

iii Macdonald dam.Still in the investigation stage. I feel it should be treated as a local

improvement and not charged to all property owners.

iv Roads – in 2009 we spent over $500,000.00 to asphalt only 1.1 km of road. I don’t

believe we can afford asphalt roads.We own many kms of gravel roads that require

upgrading first.

v Management control and discipline in all endeavors of the Municipality.

Y O U R V O T E M A K E S A D I F F E R E N C E

John Mikulec P.Eng.

G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N

* Election date, Nov 1,2009, 10AM to 8 PM.

  • Advance polling Oct 25,2009 from 12 noon to 8 PM.
  • Every elector entered on the list of electors in another capacity other than that of a domiciled person ( ie summer resident ) and who applies in writing, can vote by mail. The forms have been sent out.
  • Applications to vote by mail must be at the Municipal Hall by Oct.20,2009.
  • Ballot papers will be sent out Oct 22.2009, if the request has been received to vote by mail
  • Ballot papers must be received at the polling station by Oct 30,2008 (Friday ).

I respectfully suggest the following names for the new council:

Mayor Keith Robson

Seat # 1 Randy Watson

Seat # 2 Claude La Roque

Seat # 3 By acclamation Rudy Wiegand

Seat # 4 Maria Di Placido

Seat # 5 John Mikulec

Seat # 6 Mervin Watson

I apologize for not presenting this information

in French- my translator was not available.